Balgarianovinite.com The European Parliament (EP) will discuss and vote on Tuesday on measures to address the housing crisis in Europe.
According to the EP, house prices in the EU have increased by more than 60% and rents by more than 20% over the past decade. Supply is failing to meet demand due to rising construction costs, falling investment and lower permits for new residential buildings.
In its December 2025 plan, the European Commission proposed a European approach to increase the supply of affordable housing, mobilize investment and support structural reforms, with a focus on the people and regions most affected by the housing crisis. The European Parliament established a special committee on the housing crisis in the EU in December 2024. Its task was to analyze housing needs, existing policies, and the future implementation of the European Affordable Housing Plan.
The committee’s final report was adopted on 9 December 2025. In the document, MEPs recommended balanced rules on short-term rentals that support tourism but also preserve the affordability of housing in cities. They also recommended simpler permit procedures, with a maximum processing time of 60 days. The report also called for strengthening the EU’s industrial capacity in construction, improving working conditions for skilled workers and ensuring that new EU-funded housing meets standards for insulation, energy efficiency and air quality.
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